Thursday, May 26, 2011

Nikki and Marcus at Heritage Oaks Clubhouse

Nikki and Marcus got married at the Heritage Oaks Clubhouse in Georgetown, TX. In one word, this wedding was a "celebration". It is fun for us when the couple thoroughly enjoys their day! Nikki and Marcus had a wonderful group of friends supporting them. A standing ovation goes to Marcus's mom, who was the wedding planner and brought the the couples dreams to life. Beautiful center pieces of red roses on black and white damask covered tables for a backdrop, then add in love, laughter, candy bar, beautiful cake, music, BBQ and family and you end up with a terrific event. Nikki was escorted down the aisle by her very special little brother. Such a cutie. Marcus and Nikki met in 6th grade. Nikki is a student at Texas State and Marcus owns his own pool maintenance company. We are always so impressed with the young entrepreneurs that we meet. Their courage and drive at such a young age is amazing. We were honored to a part of their day. They are honeymooning on beautiful Padre Island.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Friday, May 20, 2011

Grant @1 year old - Brushy Creek Park

Karen and Clay brought Grant back to J. Mark Photography for family session and to celebrate his first birthday. What a seriously handsome young man. He was very interested in the grass, sticks and anything that he could try to put in his mouth! We love his expressions, especially when clapping. It is amazing what a one year old can get adults to do...and we think that we are in control! HA.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Mothers Day at the Pentagon Memorial


I just had to blog about this experience. This made such an impact on me that I still think about it. My dearest friend lives in the DC area and with many trips over the years, there are few places that have not visited. But, I had never been to the 911 Memorial that was designed to remember the 184 people killed when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon. The grey art deco style benches seem to rise from rubble are arranged by age, starting with the youngest victim, 3-year-old Dana and ending with 71-year-old John. The benches for the 59 victims on board the plane are arranged so that someone reading the name on the end of the bench will face the sky where the plane came from. The 125 benches for the victims inside the Pentagon face the opposite direction, so someone reading the name will look up and see the scar on the south facade of the Pentagon, where the jet hit that day. In the middle, I saw a women sitting alone a bench with a red rose. I stopped to talk with her and asked her if she lost some in the Pentagon. She said yes, her only daughter and she told me the story. It was heart wrenching. For healing, she volunteers at the memorial telling people about the design but on this day it was all about remembering her daughter, Samantha. Peace and goodness to all.

Ryleigh at 4 months


I couldn't resist. I am Grammie #2 and I had a camera. I was able to photograph Ryleigh at birth and then snap a few now at 4 months. Bria and Jonathan are doing such a good job with her. Enjoy a glance.